[** Two weeks later **]

Lancelot was living with Eclipse and his life had a long way to a slave's one. He was free to go out, explore the forest or even return to the castle. He didn't do the last yet as he wanted to stay with him. Eclipse proved to be a rather interesting fella. In his cave, he has found three magic books he supposedly has stolen from some library two years ago.

From them, he learned the magic and he was surprised upon hearing Eclipse's understood the teleportation circle in less than one month. 'He may have a talent for a magic,' thought the knight at that time. He didn't tell him about it and decided to observe his talent bit more.

He was as well surprised to see Eclipse isn't such big or greedy thief. Most of the time he has stolen usable stuff like pillows, straw mat or something to the kitchen. Only rarely he has stolen money, most of the time he just took the food he couldn't produce on his own.

Behind the cave was a small field where he had carrots, potatoes, cabbage and some other vegetables. In the forest, he was gathering mushrooms, fruits, and herbs. Lancelot was sure surprised by it and he learned about it a bit too... only when Eclipse wasn't teasing him and in the end giving nice service, making their time spent in the forest longer.

He was surprised by other Eclipse's ability... to cook. He was pretty good, making not just a tasty meal but knowing various recipes. If there was one thing he could complain about his cooking...

"Eclipse," he started munching the potato he had for the dinner.

"What it is, Lance?" he called him shortening his name. At first, Lancelot was irritated, after all, he had such noble name... to be shortened... made him feeling depressed, but he got used to it. Eclipse put a bit of grilled fish meat in his mouth, enjoying the taste and spice he put on it. It was a new mix he made on his own and he was proud of it.

"Isn't about a time to get more stuff to your kitchen?" Lancelot seemed to be in bit grumpy mood. He had to chew a carrot.

"I don't think I'm missing anything important," he grinned taking a carrot too.

The hedgehog frowned. "I think one more plate and fork or spoon wouldn't hurt," he looked at the only plate and fork Eclipse had. All the time... every main meal... they were sharing one plate and one fork taking the turns. Yes, Eclipse actually fed him.

"Aww~" he made a cute sound, pleased with the fact he is a bit angry at him. He always looked so cute, pouting. "But I like it this way," he stabbed a little piece of a meat on the fork, giving it to him. Lancelot was about to eat it, when Eclipse jerked with his hand, avoiding him. He stuck his tongue a bit. He loved to tease his shining knight.

"Come on..." he silently growled and his ears drooped a bit.

"Say pretty please," he teased him even more.

"Please?" he murmured with his ears fully drooping.

"Aaw~" moaned Eclipse and he let him have it. The mealtime was his favorite, he could tease him to his heart's content. "You know, if I get a new plate and fork..." he whispered, laying down on the table, looking up at his lover. "Will you still eat your carrot?"

Lancelot laid his head on the table so they could see eye to eye. "I'm not picky," but to tell the truth, he didn't like carrots much and Eclipse noticed it right away, making sure they have one each lunch. His master smiled. "What do you say about a little dessert?"

Lancelot smirked. "Why not, what about something light?" he liked to exchange teases.

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How was the start of the new book? Eclipse sure loves to tease his lover. Stay tuned, more serious stuff will come later.

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